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Happy New Year! We are kicking 2025 off with a PhD defence by Jaskaran Singh Malhotra on January 15: Water Quality Monitoring Using Quartz Sensors Modified With Metal-Organic Frameworks. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, poses a major climate challenge. While it’s well known that sources like fossil fuels and “cow burps” release methane, fewer people realize that water bodies such as wetlands and abandoned offshore oil wells contribute significantly. Wetlands, for example, release methane as permafrost thaws, while small leaks from old, unused oil wells can fill nearby water with methane and other pollutants, posing risks to marine life and the environment. Until now, measuring methane dissolved in water has been tough, as most sensors are designed to detect methane in the air, not in complex water environments. To tackle this, we are exploring new materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Consider MOFs as customizable super-sponges made of metal and organic building blocks, like LEGO blocks. Their structure can be carefully adjusted to "trap" only certain types of molecules, like methane, even in a mix with other molecules. By combining MOFs with a sensitive detector called a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), which measures tiny changes in weight as molecules stick to it, we have created sensors that can pick up on even the smallest traces of methane in water (as little as 100 parts in a billion parts of water) in less than a minute. Imagine these sensors as a kind of molecular detective, designed to pick up unique “fingerprints” for different molecules. The sensor developed in this research can not only detect methane but also distinguish it from other molecules, like carbon dioxide. This innovation goes beyond just methane. The same approach was used to detect other harmful chemicals like benzene and toluene in water. Building on this work, we can envision a future where small, portable sensors deployed in lakes or rivers could warn us about pollutants in real time, allowing quick action to protect our environment. By helping us keep a closer watch on hidden methane sources and other pollutants, this technology opens a window to a cleaner, safer future for our planet. 📅 January 15, 2025, 13:00-15:00 📍 DTU Lyngby, Building 421, Auditorium 71 Best of luck, Jaskaran! #PhD DTU - Technical University of Denmark DTU Chemistry DTU Engineering Technology Jonas Sundberg

Have you marked your calendar for May 26, 2025? Our fourth conference on Carbon Capture and Storage will focus on the risks and challenges associated with upscaling the CCS value chain. The first three confirmed speakers are Tim Heijn, Managing Director of Northern Lights JV, Mette Lind Fürstnow, Manager of Project Greensand, INEOS Energy, and Esbern Hoch, Senior Business Developer at TotalEnergies. More information about the programme and registration for the conference will follow in the new year. #CCS #energytransition DTU - Technical University of Denmark

Save the date! Our 4th conference on CCS returns on May 26, 2025! Don't miss out when we gather stakeholders from academia, authorities, and the industry for a full day of new insights, learnings, and perspectives on the biggest challenges, risks, and opportunities in carbon capture and storage. More information and registration will follow in the new year. A special thank you to Smruti Ranjan Jena, Ingelise Schmidt, Jeanne Mia Lønstrup Avnstorp, Jamie Andrews, and Rasmus Holmer for sharing your experience of the CCS Conference 2024 with us! Video by 4V Films

Today, a Norwegian CCUS business delegation, led by the Norwegian embassy, was visiting to understand the CCS value chain in Denmark and what role DTU Offshore plays in ensuring a fast pace and sustainable upscaling of CCS in Denmark. We presented some of the CO2 storage projects we are working on with our industry partners and other CCS research projects we are running, which focus on derisking storage in Denmark, developing CO2 monitoring sensors, and understanding the environmental impact of a potential leak. The meeting resulted in many discussions, which we hope to continue in the weeks to come. Thank you for visiting, Team Norway i Danmark and delegates!

What is the future of the North Sea? Last week, we gathered stakeholders from academia, authorities, and the industry at the Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024 to discuss the offshore energy transition. The conference shared perspectives on e.g., energy supply and security, infrastructure, environmental risks, technology and innovation, and financial options which led to great discussions on the need for EU regulations, investments, technical solutions, and above all, collaborations. The day also marked the 10th anniversary of Danish Offshore Technology Centre, a partnership of DTU - Technical University of Denmark, Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, Aalborg University, GEUS, and Dansk Undergrunds Consortium with TotalEnergies, BlueNord ASA, and Nordsøfonden linking research and industry. Over this decade, more than 50 technical solutions have been developed, around 800 individuals from different institutions have engaged in cross-disciplinary collaborations, and 100 PhDs have graduated from the centre. We are excited to see what the future brings of collaborations across universities and partnerships with industry and business. Thank you to all guests and speakers for participating and contributing to the discussions. We look forward to continuing the dialogue with you. #TC24 #offshore #technology #energytransition Photos: Marie Bentzon Sørensen

Last chance to register for the Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024! Don't miss the opportunity to hear from key stakeholders, such as academia, authorities, and the industry, to gain insights into future scenarios for the offshore energy transition. The North Sea holds tremendous potential for energy production. However, one key challenge in the green transition is optimizing regions such as the North Sea for energy production while respecting the environment and other industries that depend on it. The Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024 will shed light on the biggest challenges and opportunities offshore in the shift to renewable energy. It will also discuss which technologies will drive the offshore energy transition and how Denmark and Europe can expand offshore renewable energy, tackle challenges, and reach the goal of exploiting the North Sea's full potential. Join us on Tuesday, November 19, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dXFGWvUk #TC24 #offshore #technology #energytransition DTU - Technical University of Denmark

Henrik Stiesdal is a pioneer of wind turbine technology and a true innovator of the modern wind industry. Some even call him Mr. Windpower or The Godfather of Wind. Did you know that he built his first wind turbine for his family’s farm in 1976 at the age of 16? In 1978, Henrik invented and designed a three-blade, upwind-rotor wind turbine. It was so ground-breaking that it earned the name the "Danish Concept" and the license to commercial design was later sold to Vestas, kick-starting today’s wind industry. In 1991, Henrik oversaw the construction of the world's first offshore wind farm, which became a reference for offshore wind farms around the world. Earlier this year, Henrik Stiesdal and Andrew Garrad were awarded The 2024 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for their achievements in advancing the design, manufacture and deployment of high-performance wind turbines, allowing wind energy to make a substantial contribution to the world’s electricity generation. And recently, Henrik Stiesdal received the prestigious H.C. Ørsted Medal for his outstanding communication of science, awarded by the Danish Society for the Dissemination of Natural Science here at DTU - Technical University of Denmark. Can you tell that we are excited about Henrik's keynote presentation at next week's Danish Offshore Technology Conference? To warm up, we recommend watching the Danish documentary Jorden Kalder about Henrik and his latest invention at Stiesdal, a pyrolysis plant turning organic by-products from agriculture, forestry, and industry into biochar and bioenergy: https://lnkd.in/dkzUyfsQ Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024 📆 November 19, 2024 📍 Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center, Copenhagen Secure your spot before Friday, November 15, if you haven't registered already: https://lnkd.in/dXFGWvUk

In less than five years Denmark has gone from having no CCS policies to becoming a frontrunner on CCS working to become a European Hub for CO2-storage. The Danish subsurface is very well suited for storing CO2 and the government has currently given six permits for exploration of CO2-storage, and more are to come. Furthermore, the government has developed the regulatory framework and subsidy schemes enabling the development of CCS through full value chains that will contribute to the Danish 70 pct. reduction target in 2030 and beyond.   Katrine Thomsen, Head of Division at The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, is leading this process. At the Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024, she will provide insights on how the ministry is working with the Danish CCS regulation and policy developments including permitting for geological storage of CO2, as well as future perspectives on CCS developments. The Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024 will share insights into the challenges and opportunities offshore in the shift to renewable energy. It will also discuss which technologies will drive the offshore energy transition and how Denmark and Europe can expand offshore renewable energy, tackle challenges, and reach the goal of exploiting the North Sea's full potential. Besides keynote presentations, you can explore research, review data, and discuss results in technical deep-dive sessions in areas such as Offshore Energy Infrastructure, Subsurface Storage of CO2, Marine Environment, and Offshore Water Management. Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024 📆 November 19, 2024 📍 Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center, Copenhagen Learn more about the programme and secure your spot before Friday, November 15: https://lnkd.in/dXFGWvUk #TC24 #offshore #technology #energytransition DTU - Technical University of Denmark

Towards 2050 offshore energy hubs are expected to play a critical role in offshore wind buildout and system integrated offshore hydrogen production. This pose the questions to how future offshore energy infrastructure is to be build, enabling cost-efficient solutions for consumers and industry. At the Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024, Torben Glar Nielsen, Senior Advisor at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, will present a commercial view on the opportunities and challenges by building offshore infrastructure and repurposing offshore infrastructure in the North Sea. The Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024 will share insights into the challenges and opportunities offshore in the shift to renewable energy. It will also discuss which technologies will drive the offshore energy transition and how Denmark and Europe can expand offshore renewable energy, tackle challenges, and reach the goal of exploiting the North Sea's full potential. Besides keynote presentations, you can explore research, review data, and discuss results in technical deep-dive sessions in areas such as Offshore Energy Infrastructure, Subsurface Storage of CO2, Marine Environment, and Offshore Water Management. Torben's presentation, Energy hubs in the North Sea – a developer perspective, is part of the breakout session Reuse and New Build - Offshore Energy Infrastructure. Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024 📆 November 19, 2024 📍 Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center, Copenhagen Learn more about the programme and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dXFGWvUk #TC24 #offshore #technology #energytransition DTU - Technical University of Denmark Anders Houmann Krag Dave Quirk Ulla Hoffmann

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities offshore in the shift to renewable energy? The North Sea holds tremendous potential for energy production. However, one key challenge in the green transition is optimizing regions such as the North Sea for energy production while respecting the environment and other industries that depend on it. The Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024 will share insights into the North Sea's potential for the transition to renewable energy and the climate targets in 2030/2050. It will also discuss which technologies will drive the offshore energy transition and how Denmark and Europe can expand offshore renewable energy, tackle challenges, and reach the goal of exploiting the North Sea's full potential. Gain new knowledge and be inspired by keynote presentations from Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director-General for Energy, European Commission, Lars Aagaard, Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, and Katrine Thomsen, Head of Division, The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, Henrik Stiesdal, CTO and founder, Stiesdal, Andreas Jagtøyen, SVP for Renewable and Low Carbon Business Cluster, Equinor, Ole Hansen, CEO, TotalEnergies Denmark E&P, Amalia Pizarro Alonso, Energy Technology Analyst, International Energy Agency (IEA), and Malene Rod Vest, Programme Director, DTU Offshore. Explore research, review data, and discuss results in technical deep-dive sessions in areas such as Offshore Energy Infrastructure, Subsurface Storage of CO2, Marine Environment, and Offshore Water Management. Presentations are from both academia and industry, e.g. Ørsted, Alfa Laval, GEUS, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. Additionally, the conference provides great networking opportunities with the Brella 1:1 matchmaking tool and the always popular poster session. Danish Offshore Technology Conference 2024 📆 November 19, 2024 📍 Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center, Copenhagen Learn more about the programme and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dXFGWvUk #TC24 #offshore #technology #energytransition DTU - Technical University of Denmark Photos: Alex Tran